Yesterday at the age of 84 the best friend I ever had was put down due to sever kidney failure. He was the best dog I've known and better than most people. He was the most incredible steak-stealing, underwear chewing, campsite-protecting, road tripping, pillow hogging, possum killing, poison ivy spreading, leash pulling, mountain climbing buddy I've ever known. It makes me feel weak and small to know he's gone. I miss you and I love you brother.